
Hello, dolls! In my absence,** Cord Jefferson sparked a healthy debate about black sitcoms, so it seemed fitting to highlight some here. This is by no means an exhaustive list — let me know your favorites below.
**I wasn't with you yesterday because a tiny-but-destructive piece of metal got stuck underneath my eyelid while I was innocently walking down the street Tuesday evening, wreaking havoc on my cornea and requiring a visit to the ER. Everything's fine, but the doc told me to lay off of reading or watching television for 24 hours. If you know a little bit about me, you know it was a difficult 24 hours.
I suppose it is nostalgia, but I grew up loving the Jeffersons, What's Happening and Good Times
Living Single was WONDERFUL
Love Girlfriends, Fresh Prince, Family Matters and The Cosby Show as well.
Whatever happened to Calvin from 227?
Sorry about your eye, Lauren! That must have been painful! We are glad that you are back!
I loved Cosby Show, Different World, Living Single and Girlfriends.
I loved, loved, LOVED Living Single and A Different World.
p.s. I hope you're doing better, Lauren.
All I can think about is shoulder pads in these pictures, The best was Gina's, but she knew how rock a skirt suit
don't forget about:
Everybody Hates Chris, and That's So Raven
I miss "Desmond's" beyond words. Still watch the re-runs from "Chef!".
Loved "The Cosby Show" and "A Different World".
Nowadays I find the acting on many shows (I am looking at you That's So Raven) to be straight out of a 1920's minstrel show.
Hope you feel better
Desmond's was the SH*T!!! MSIM (sorry for my language, but that show was so good!!)
Honestly-I prefer the original Sanford and son; Steptoe and Son
I love watching Sanford and son, The Jeffersons, and Good Times on TV Land.
I loved every single of those shows.
I don't know what I'd do without my morning Amen fix
I'd really love for there to be a good Black sitcom again. House of Payne doesn't cut it.
Someone already mentioned Everybody Hates Chris, but I have to add that it's really good. Well acted, smart…just good. Sitcoms, in general, seem to be a stale genre these days so a good one is much appreciated.
Oh wow. That sucks Lauren. What else is there to do?!
Wear sunglasses when you're outside. Not only will it protect you from stray objects, but it'll protect your vision, the delicate skin around your eyes and keep you from squinting. Get the oversized kind. It's not douchebaggery. It's an anti-aging, ophthalmologist-recommended fashion accessory.
Living Single and ,of course,Bernie Mac!!! RIP Mac Man.
Where's "That's My Mama!?!?" Helloooooo…..
great list! especially martin, girlfriends, cosby show and frsh prince. But let's see you forgot…
hanging with Mr. Cooper,
sister sister
moesha(?)
roc(?)
the parenthood
Homeboyz in Outer Space (just kidding!)
any others?
There was one from the early 1990s, called Where I Live, starring Doug E. Doug. Lorraine Toussant played his mother. Very funny and didn't trade on tired, stereotypes of black folk being ignorant and loudmouthed (*cough tylerperryhouseofpayne cough-cough*). Needless to say, the show didn't last long.
(And don't sleep on the dearly-missed Frank's Place from mid-1980s.)
yeah, you ALSO forgot SMART GUY!! That show was the bomb diggityy! oh and i loved sister-sister..miss it soo much